CD Review
This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010.
These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins.
Artist : Shadows Fall
Album : Retribution (2009 Everblack Industries)
Tracks : 10
Artist website : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadows_Fall
OVERVIEW
Retribution is the sixth studio album for Shadows Fall and it does not fall short of any expectations. Retribution a solid album with solid musicianship and writing.
Kudos! Definitely worth picking up as it packs quite the punch.
HIGHLIGHTS :
The Path of Imminent Ruin, Still I Rise, King of Nothing
RETRIBUTION PLAY BY PLAY
Track 1 – The Path of Imminent Ruin
What a pretty acoustic instrumental track!
Track 2 – My Demise
Very cool track.
Track 3 – Still I Rise
Nice!
Track 4 – War
Really fast. Whoa!
Track 5 – King of Nothing
Brutal! Loved it.
Track 6 – The Taste of Fear
Catchy. Cool track.
Track 7 – Embrace Annihilation
Interesting track.
Track 8 – Picture Perfect
There are some very pretty, mellow, moments in this track. Cool track. Catchy.
Track 9 – A Public Excecution
Perhaps, my least favorite track on the CD.
Track 10 – Dead and Gone
Interesting